How a Wrought Iron Fence Can Complement Your Home's Style

Sunday, September 30, 2012

By Freemont W. Stillers


Wrought iron fencing differs from iron fencing in that it is manipulated, by machine or hand, into designs. This technique creates the ability to design a truly unique wrought iron fence when working with a qualified Fence Company In Dallas. You will have the ability to design wrought iron fencing that mimics the architectural style of your home. To design a wrought iron fence that will complement your home, follow the guidelines outlined below.

Georgian

The Georgian style home is identified as being square and symmetrical. These homes will generally have paneled front doors with decorative crowns and square column surrounds. To successfully install a complimentary wrought iron fence consider utilizing simple pickets and picket finials to mimic the style of the faade of the home with more ornate posts. Choose square shaped pickets with simple square finials for the body of your fence. Your posts should match the design of the decorative crown at your front door. For simple crowns, choose a modest pyramid design. To match a more decorative crown, use flora finials for your posts. Discuss paint colors and finishes with your Dallas fence contractor. Typically, a wrought iron fence surrounding a Georgian style home would be black with a gloss finish.

Federal Style

The Federal Style home is a more modern version of the Georgian. Stylistic details are typically more rounded and decorative. Consider choosing tubular pickets for the body of your wrought iron fence. For a Federal Style home select more decorative picket finials, such as the flora or trident. Posts are necessarily square so to soften the effect use ball finials. While the Federal Style home is still considered symmetrical, the entrance door is typically placed to one side of the front of the home. Thus, choosing where to install the gate for your wrought iron fence will largely determine the symmetry of your property.

American Four Square

The American Four Square is horizontal and box-shaped. Originally built in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, the American Four Square is considered to be a more modern design. A large front porch is typically added to the faade of an American Four Square home. A classic wrought iron fence with modern details will perfectly complement your home. Geometric shapes, such as squares and balls, are ideal accents for your wrought iron fence. You could choose to use the square or ball finials throughout the fence, including posts, or may choose something more modern, like the steeped pyramid. Your qualified Dallas fence designer can explain the many possibilities in choice of colors. The ability to modify the color of your fence will allow for absolute coordination.

Cape Cod Revival

The one and a half story height along with the steep pitched roof of the Cape Cod Revival make for a broad appearance. An expansive wrought iron fence surround would serve to enhance the less decorative style of this home. A black matte finish would downplay the often more ornate styles of the wrought iron fence. Steeped pyramid picket finials would mimic the pitched roof design and serve to elongate the look of your property. Pineapple post finials would add a decorative touch while providing a warm welcome to visitors.

Whatever type of home you live in, hiring Fence Builders Dallas residents choose will work with you to create a unique wrought iron fence should be top priority.




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